This page covers 2 recalls, 386 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Cadillac SRX.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Exterior lighting dominates the complaint picture for the 2014 Cadillac SRX by a wide margin. Owners consistently describe low-beam headlights as dangerously dim, many say the output is closer to parking lights than functional headlights, and several report that swapping in brighter bulbs or LEDs does little to improve visibility. A recurring secondary issue involves the headlight wiring: some owners describe a burning smell near the headlight harness, with terminals overheating and melting, leaving the lights inoperable. The electrical system draws a smaller but notable cluster of complaints, including anti-lock brake module failures where owners report the ABS and brake warning lights illuminating together and normal ABS function being lost. A handful of visibility-related complaints round out the picture, generally tied to the same low-beam dimness issue rather than a separate wiper or glass problem.
386
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
These two recalls describe the same underlying defect. Here is the summary:
The 2014 Cadillac SRX has 2 recalls, both concerning the rear suspension toe link, where a fastener that was not tightened to the correct specification can allow the link to loosen or separate, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control.
When the toe link separates, the rear wheel loses its alignment anchor and can shift unpredictably, making the vehicle difficult or impossible to steer. This defect affects the rear suspension and poses a crash risk, particularly at highway speeds or during cornering.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, potentially leaving the toe link loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The jam nut on the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be properly tightened. A loose link causes the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds and can eventually fail, making the wheels misaligned.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the tightness of both rear toe link adjuster nuts and replace damaged or loose parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
